Caribbean Cruises

The Caribbean is a treasure for cruise enthusiasts: its lovely and surprisingly
diverse islands, clear turquoise waters and consistently balmy weather make it a
great cruise destination any time of year.

When to Go:

Any Time of Year

Busiest Times of Year:

Summer Break

Christmas/New Year

February through mid-April (Spring Break)

What to Expect About the Weather:

Remarkably consistent and beautiful weather

On beaches, temperatures tend to stay in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit all year long

Temperatures rarely go as high as 100 degrees

Only at the highest elevations of the region’s more mountainous islands do
temperatures ever dip to the 60s or below

Mountainous islands, such as Jamaica and St. Lucia, also tend to get more rainfall
than islands with lower elevations. Still, rain is often not island-wide.

Islands in the far southern Caribbean, such as Aruba, get so little rain that they
have interesting desert-like features

What to Know About Hurricane Season:

Runs June 1 through November 1

The odds of a hurricane interrupting your vacation are still very low

Many experienced cruisers wouldn’t hesitate to book a cruise at that time

Cruise lines are adept at repositioning ships when necessary to avoid storms (providing
a huge advantage over a resort vacation)

If you have concerns, talk with Ron Zilkha about how travel insurance can help
protect your vacation investment